Overview
This unit has a focus on developing your knowledge and understanding of skills to prevent and respond to violence against women (VAW). The most prevalent forms of this violence in Australia are domestic and family violence and sexual assault. They are recognised as “gendered crimes” that have an unequal impact on women. Although VAW occurs across all demographic groups, many women experience violence in ways that are specific to their circumstances. In Australia, for example, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, women with disabilities and women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are recognised in policy as priority populations. In this unit you will learn about different types of VAW, analyse sources of data that will help you to understand this violence, and examine various models that have informed policy and practice in the area of VAW. You will identify the health, social and economic impacts of VAW at individual and community levels and apply your learning to create a plan to enhance the safety of women. Your safety plan will be based on a case study and draw on the contemporary evidence base.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
There are no requisites for this unit.
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 3 - 2021
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback – Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Student evaluation
Students noted that they wanted a more interactive weekly study guide, as opposed to a static pdf.
Implement a study guide that makes use of the ebook function in Moodle.
Feedback from Student evaluation
Students appreciated the consistent engagement with the tutor throughout the unit.
Continue providing regular tutorial sessions for students to attend and engage with the tutor and other students.
Feedback from Student evaluation
More information on the requirements of assessment would be appreciated, beyond that offered in tutorials.
Record videos outlining the key aspects of each task that students can listen to in order to gain valuable advice on how to approach the task.
- Explain the various forms of violence against women that exist globally
- Analyse data sources relevant to the field of violence against women, including preventing and responding to this violence
- Report on the health, social and economic impacts of violence against women on individuals and the community
- Evaluate approaches to prevent, recognise and respond to this violence
- Create a plan at either an individual or community level that enhances the safety of women.
Not applicable
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 20% | |||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 40% | |||||
| 3 - Case Study - 40% | |||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1 - Communication | |||||
| 2 - Problem Solving | |||||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | |||||
| 4 - Information Literacy | |||||
| 5 - Team Work | |||||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | |||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | |||||
| 8 - Ethical practice | |||||
| 9 - Social Innovation | |||||
| 10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | |||||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 20% | ||||||||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 40% | ||||||||||
| 3 - Case Study - 40% | ||||||||||
Textbooks
There are no required textbooks.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- CQUniversity Library
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
n.cheyne@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Introduction to violence against women: Key themes
Chapter
All readings are outlined in the eReading list on Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Violence against women: Research and impacts
Chapter
All readings are outlined in the eReading list on Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
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Priority populations 1
Chapter
All readings are outlined in the eReading list on Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
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Priority populations 2
Chapter
All readings are outlined in the eReading list on Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
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Policy and legislation
Chapter
All readings are outlined in the eReading list on Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Preventing violence against women
Chapter
All readings are outlined in the eReading list on Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Recognising and responding to violence against women
Chapter
All readings are outlined in the eReading list on Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Risk assessment and risk management
Chapter
All readings are outlined in the eReading list on Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Safety planning: Individuals
Chapter
All readings are outlined in the eReading list on Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Safety planning: Community
Chapter
All readings are outlined in the eReading list on Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Violence against women: Workplace considerations
Chapter
All readings are outlined in the eReading list on Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Conclusion
Chapter
All readings are outlined in the eReading list on Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
You must submit and pass all three assessment items to successfully pass this unit. That is, you must submit and achieve a minimum of 50% for assessments one, two and three.
If you receive a Fail grade for any assessment item, the Unit Coordinator may allow you an opportunity to re-attempt the assessment. In order for the Unit Coordinator to allow a re-attempt, they will need to be satisfied that you have made a reasonable attempt at the assessment item. If a re-attempt is offered, you will have only 7 consecutive days to resubmit your assessment and can only receive a maximum of 50% of the available mark. Only one reattempt will be allowed.
1 Written Assessment
Type: Written assessment
Due date: 5pm AEST Wednesday 1 December 2021, Week 4
Weighting: 20%
Length: 750 words (+/- 10%)
Unit Coordinator: Nicola Cheyne
Learning Outcomes Assessed
2. Analyse data sources relevant to the field of violence against women, including preventing and responding to this violence.
Aim
The aim of this assessment item is for you to find and analyse at least five data sources to prepare a fast facts document that informs the reader about intimate partner violence (IPV), the most common form of violence against women.
Context
A fast facts document is a way to raise awareness of the topic with a non-professional audience. Intimate partner violence affects many women in our communities and this document should help others understand various aspects of this topic.
Instructions
This assessment requires you to prepare a fast facts document about IPV drawing on your analysis of at least 5 data sources. For example, you may access a combination of quantitative and qualitative research findings from academic and grey literature. Your document should be developed for community stakeholders, so should be written in clear, concise language to raise their awareness about intimate partner violence (against women).
Develop a document of approximately 750 words (excluding the reference list) in ‘layperson’ language. You should provide content in relation to the following:
1. What is the definition of intimate partner violence (IPV)?
2. How many people are affected by intimate partner violence in Australia? Consider gender differences here.
3. In Australia, what populations of women are most at risk of experiencing IPV?
4. What is known about how to prevent IPV? (What interventions/programs exist that try to reduce/stop IPV? What are the limitations of what we know about prevention?)
Literature and references
You can use unit provided materials and other credible sources (journal articles, books) to reference your assessment. The quality and credibility of your sources are important. Your sources should be contemporary (later than 2010) and may be drawn from research and/ or grey literature. For example, you may draw on Australian or other statistics from government websites (e.g. Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare).
Here are some useful links:
https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports-data/behaviours-risk-factors/domestic-violence/overview
https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/crime-and-justice/personal-safety-australia/latest-release
Requirements
· Use a conventional and legible size 12 font, such as Times New Roman or Arial, with 1.5 line spacing and 2.54cm page margins (standard pre-set margin in Microsoft Word).
· Include page numbers on each page in a footer.
· Write in the third-person perspective.
· Use full sentences, correct grammar and punctuation, and the spell and grammar checking functions of Word prior to submission of your document. Reading your work aloud, or having someone else read your work prior to submission, may help you to construct a better document.
· Use the seventh edition American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style. The CQUniversity Academic Learning Centre has an online APA Referencing Style Guide.
· The word count excludes the reference list but includes in-text references and direct quotations.
· Include a university coversheet providing your name, the name and code of the unit, and the title of the assessment.
Resources
· We recommend that you access your discipline specific library guide: the Social Work and Human Services Guide.
· For information on academic communication please go to the Academic Learning Centre Moodle site. The Academic Communication section has many helpful resources including information for students with English as a second language.
· Submit a draft before the due date to review your Turnitin Similarity Score before making a final submission. Instructions are available here.
Submission
Submit your assessment via the unit Moodle site in Microsoft Word format only.
Marking Criteria
Refer to the marking rubric on the Moodle site for more detail on how marks will be assigned.
Week 4 Wednesday (1 Dec 2021) 5:00 pm AEST
Week 5 Wednesday (15 Dec 2021)
Marked assessment items will be returned two weeks following the due date
| High Distinction 85-100% | Distinction 75-84% | Credit 65-74% | Pass 50-64% | Fail Below 50% | |
| Structure 25% | |||||
| Efficacy and Organisation 5% | |||||
| An engaging and well-planned assessment. The assessment material is logical, clear, and concise. | A well-planned assessment. The assessment material is logical and clear. At times it is not concise. | Appropriately planned assessment. It mostly proceeds logically. | Adequately planned assessment. At times it is repetitive or lacks cohesion. | The assessment does not follow a logical sequence. | |
| Presentation 10% | |||||
| Written material very well-presented and free from errors. The assessment is within the set word count. | There are minor errors (e.g. 1 or 2 errors in spelling, grammar and paragraph structure) which do not greatly affect the meaning and flow of the assessment. The assessment is within the set word count. | There are some errors (e.g. 3 or 4 consistent errors with spelling, grammar and paragraph structure) which do not greatly affect the meaning and flow of the assessment. The assessment is within the set word count. | There are 4 or 5 inconsistent errors (spelling, grammar and paragraph structure) OR the errors impede meaning and flow of the assessment. The word count may not have been adhered to. | Poorly presented assessment. There are many errors in spelling, grammar and paragraph structure. (> 5 errors). The word count may not have been adhered to. | |
| Informed Content 5% | |||||
| Consistent and judicious integration of largely contemporary* references to support and reflect all ideas, information and quotations. A range of sources has been deftly integrated. These may be peer reviewed and grey literature. | Consistent integration of largely contemporary* references to support and reflect ideas, information and quotations, with 1 or 2 exceptions. A range of sources has been integrated. These may be peer reviewed and grey literature. | Mostly consistent integration of up-to-date references to support and reflect ideas, information and quotations, with 3 or 4 exceptions. Some contemporary* references from peer reviewed and grey literature are included | Occasionally integrates up-to-date references to support and reflect ideas, information and quotations, with 5 or 6 exceptions. Some contemporary* references are used. These may be peer reviewed and grey literature. | Fails to or infrequent attempts (>7 errors) to integrate up-to-date references to support and reflect ideas, information and quotations. Few contemporary* references have been cited. | |
| Referencing 5% | |||||
| Accurate APA referencing. No errors. | Mostly accurate APA referencing. 1-2 consistent errors (may be made multiple times). | Somewhat accurate APA referencing. 3 consistent errors (may be made multiple times). | Occasionally accurate APA referencing. 4 consistent errors (made multiple times). | APA referencing not used, or more than 5 inaccuracies. | |
| Approach 75% | |||||
| Definition 5% | |||||
| Thorough and well substantiated definition suitable for the target audience. The definition is considered and sets the parameters of the factsheet clearly for the reader. | Thorough definition suitable for the target audience. The definition is considered and sets the parameters of the factsheet clearly for the reader. | Thorough definition suitable for the target audience. The definition sets the parameters of the factsheet for the reader. | The definition is adequate. However, the reader’s needs have not been carefully considered. | Minimal/no demonstration of an understanding of the topic or the needs of the reader. | |
| Prevalence 20% | |||||
| Thorough and well substantiated articulation of how many people are affected by IPV and gender differences in IPV. This is presented in a way which is suitable for the target audience, synthesising credible data sources to accurately inform the reader. | Thorough and accurate presentation of prevalence of IPV and gender differences in IPV which is suitable for the target audience. | Accurate presentation of prevalence of IPV and gender differences in IPV which is suitable for the target audience. | The presentation of prevalence data and discussion of gender differences is adequate. However, the needs of the target audience have not been fully considered. | Minimal/no demonstration of an understanding of the prevalence of IPV or gendered differences, or the needs of the reader. | |
| Populations at risk 20% | |||||
| Thorough and well substantiated presentation of populations of women at risk of IPV. A range of populations are identified in a way which is suitable for the readership. | Thorough and accurate presentation of populations of women at risk of IPV. Most populations are identified in a way which is suitable for the readership. | Accurate presentation of populations of women at risk of IPV. Some populations are identified in a way which is adequate for the readership. | Populations of women at risk of IPV are identified. Some consideration for the audience is apparent. | Minimal/no identification/explanation of populations of women at risk of IPV. | |
| Prevention of violence 30% | |||||
| Accurate and analytical presentation of what is known regarding the prevention of IPV. This is written in a way which is suitable for the target audience. Limitations in what is known about prevention are well explained. | Accurate and analytical presentation of what is known regarding the prevention of IPV. This is written in a way which is suitable for the target audience. | Accurate presentation of what is known regarding the prevention of IPV. This is written in a way which is suitable for the target audience. | Accurate presentation of what is known regarding the prevention of IPV. Some consideration for the audience is apparent. | Minimal/no identification/ explanation of what is known about IPV. | |
- Analyse data sources relevant to the field of violence against women, including preventing and responding to this violence
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
2 Written Assessment
Type: Written assessment
Due date: 5pm AEST Wednesday 12 January 2022, Week 8
Weighting: 40%
Length: 2000 words (+/- 10%)
Unit Coordinator: Nicola Cheyne
Learning Outcomes Assessed
1. Explain the various forms of violence against women that exist globally.
3. Report on the health, social and economic impacts of violence against women on individuals and the community.
Aim
The aim of this assessment item is for you report on how intimate partner violence impacts on individuals (women and their children) and the broader community.
Instructions
This report requires you to explore available evidence at multiple levels: global, national, jurisdictional etc. to inform the reader about the impacts of violence against women (VAW). It is also important to consider that “Race, sexuality, gender and disability, amongst other forms of identity, can impact the way a woman experiences violence” (Commonwealth of Australia, 2019, p. 26).
Scenario
You have been asked to provide a report to others working in your discipline area (e.g. social work, public health, education, psychology etc.) about the impacts of VAW on individuals and communities. In particular, your supervisor would like to know more about intimate partner violence. The structure of your report is:
Background: Identify your discipline area. Explain the various forms of VAW that exist globally. Highlight why there has been such a policy and community focus in Australia on intimate partner violence.
Section 1: Identify the impacts of intimate partner violence at the individual level. What is known about the health, social and economic impacts for individuals?
Section 2: Identify the impacts of intimate partner violence at the community level. What is known about the health, social and economic impacts at the community level?
Section 3: Which are the populations in Australia most at-risk of experiencing these impacts of IPV? Why?
Section 4: Reflection: What are four findings from your report that you could use in the future (e.g., your working/professional life, how your employer could use the information)?
Literature and references
You are required to use at least 10 sources for this assessment item. You can use unit provided materials and other credible sources (journal articles, books) to reference your assessment. The quality and credibility of your sources are important. Your sources should be contemporary (later than 2010) and may be drawn from research and/or grey literature. For example, you may draw on Australian or other statistics from government websites (e.g. Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare).
Requirements
- Use a conventional and legible size 12 font, such as Times New Roman or Arial, with 1.5 line spacing and 2.54cm page margins (standard pre-set margin in Microsoft Word).
- Include page numbers on each page in a footer.
- Write in the third-person perspective.
- Use formal academic language.
- Use the seventh edition American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style. The CQUniversity Academic Learning Centre has an online APA Referencing Style Guide.
- The word count excludes the reference list but includes in-text references and direct quotations.
- Include the university coversheet providing your name, the name and code of the unit, and the title of the assessment.
Resources
- We recommend that you access your discipline specific library guide: the Social Work and Human Services Guide.
- For information on academic communication please go to the Academic Learning Centre Moodle site. The Academic Communication section has many helpful resources including information for students with English as a second language.
- Submit a draft before the due date to review your Turnitin Similarity Score before making a final submission. Instructions are available here.
Submission
Submit your assessment via the unit Moodle site in Microsoft Word format only.
Marking Criteria
Refer to the marking rubric on the Moodle site for more detail on how marks will be assigned.
Week 8 Wednesday (12 Jan 2022) 5:00 pm AEST
Week 10 Wednesday (26 Jan 2022)
Marked assessment items will be returned two weeks following the due date
| High Distinction 85-100% | Distinction 75-84% | Credit 65-74% | Pass 50-64% | Fail Below 50% | |
| Structure 25% | |||||
| Efficacy and Organisation 5% | |||||
| An engaging and well-planned assessment. The assessment material is logical, clear, and concise. | A well-planned assessment. The assessment material is logical and clear. At times it is not concise. | Appropriately planned assessment. It mostly proceeds logically. | Adequately planned assessment. At times it is repetitive or lacks cohesion. | The assessment does not follow a logical sequence. | |
| Presentation 10% | |||||
| Written material very well-presented and free from errors. The assessment is within the set word count. | There are minor errors (e.g. 1 or 2 errors in spelling, grammar and paragraph structure) which do not greatly affect the meaning and flow of the assessment. The assessment is within the set word count. | There are some errors (e.g. 3 or 4 consistent errors with spelling, grammar and paragraph structure) which do not greatly affect the meaning and flow of the assessment. The assessment is within the set word count. | There are 4 or 5 inconsistent errors (spelling, grammar and paragraph structure) OR the errors impede meaning and flow of the assessment. The word count may not have been adhered to. | Poorly presented assessment. There are many errors in spelling, grammar and paragraph structure (> 5 errors). The word count may not have been adhered to. | |
| Informed Content 5% | |||||
| Consistent and judicious integration of contemporary* references to support and reflect all ideas, information and quotations. A minimum of 10 references is used. These may be peer reviewed and grey literature. | Consistent integration of contemporary* references to support and reflect ideas, information and quotations, with 1 or 2 exceptions. A minimum of 10 references is used. These may be peer reviewed and grey literature. | Mostly consistent integration of up-to-date references to support and reflect ideas, information and quotations, with 3 or 4 exceptions. Fewer than 10 contemporary* references are used. These may be peer reviewed and grey literature. | Occasionally integrates up-to-date references to support and reflect ideas, information and quotations, with 5 or 6 exceptions. Fewer than 10 contemporary* references are used. These may be peer reviewed and grey literature. | Fails to or infrequent attempts (>7 errors) to integrate up-to-date references to support and reflect ideas, information and quotations. Fewer than 10 contemporary* references have been cited. | |
| Referencing 5% | |||||
| Accurate APA referencing. No errors. | Mostly accurate APA referencing. 1-2 consistent errors (may be made multiple times). | Somewhat accurate APA referencing. 3 consistent errors (may be made multiple times). | Occasionally accurate APA referencing. 4 consistent errors (made multiple times). | APA referencing not used, or more than 5 inaccuracies. | |
| Approach 75% | |||||
| Background 15% | |||||
| Thorough and well substantiated explanation of the various forms of violence against women existing globally. The focus of the report is clearly articulated and the justification for this focus is compelling. | Thorough and well substantiated explanation of the various forms of violence against women existing globally. The focus of the report is clearly articulated and the justification for this well argued. | A well substantiated explanation of the various forms of violence against women existing globally. The focus of the report is clear and the justification for this approach is logical. | The various forms of violence against women existing globally are explained. The focus of the report is clear and an argument justifying this is presented. | Minimal/no demonstration of an understanding of the various forms of violence existing globally and/ or lack of clear focus in the background section. | |
| Impacts 30% | |||||
| Detailed and analytical presentation of impacts at the individual and community levels. Health, social, and economic impacts are comprehensively explained at individual and community levels. | Detailed presentation of impacts at the individual and community levels. Health, social, and economic impacts are clearly explained at individual and community levels. | Detailed presentation of impacts at the individual and community levels. Health, social, and economic impacts are explained at individual and community levels. | Accurate presentation of impacts at the individual and community levels. Some health, social, and economic impacts are explained at individual and/or community levels. | Minimal/ no identification of impacts at the individual and community levels. Health, social, and economic impacts are not explored with accuracy. | |
| At-risk populations 20% | |||||
| Accurate and analytical presentation of what is known about at-risk populations in Australia. A number of reasons for this risk are identified and comprehensively articulated. | Accurate and detailed presentation of what is known about at-risk populations in Australia. Most reasons for this risk are explained. | Accurate presentation of what is known about at-risk populations in Australia. Some reasons for this risk are identified. . | Accurate presentation of what is known about at-risk populations in Australia. Few reasons for this risk are identified. . | Minimal/no identification/ explanation of what is known about at-risk populations in Australia and the reasons for this risk. | |
| Reflection 10% | |||||
| There are at least four examples presented of how the findings could be used in the future. The examples are well explained. | There are at least three examples presented of how the findings could be used in the future. The examples are well explained. | There are at least two examples presented of how the findings could be used in the future. There is a good explanation of the examples. | There is at least one example presented of how the findings could be used in the future. This is some explanation of the examples. | Minimal/no identification/ explanation of how the findings could be used in the future. | |
- Explain the various forms of violence against women that exist globally
- Report on the health, social and economic impacts of violence against women on individuals and the community
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
3 Case Study
Assessment 3 – Individual Case Study
Type: Case study
Due date: 5pm AEST Wednesday 9 February 2022, Week 12
Weighting: 40%
Length: 2000 words (+/- 10%)
Unit Coordinator: Nicola Cheyne
Learning Outcomes Assessed
4. Evaluate approaches to prevent, recognise and respond to this violence (violence against women).
5. Create a plan at either an individual or community level that enhances the safety of women.
Aim
The aim of this assessment item is for you evaluate approaches to prevent, recognise and respond to violence against women and use the information to create a general safety plan.
Instructions
Read the following case study and complete the associated tasks.
Scenario
You live in a regional centre (population approximately 80,000 people) which has a range of services including a domestic violence service, hospital, police, and local government office. Over lunch with your friend Matilda, you notice that she is close to tears. You haven’t seen Matilda for a year, because she says she has to check with her partner Leon before she can commit to a catch-up. When you ask her if she’s all right, she bursts into tears and explains that Leon (a worker in a meat processing plant) has been calling her names more often lately. When they have arguments, Leon demands Matilda leave the house until she apologises for making him angry.
She says she knows that he really loves her and shows her all the time, but sometimes he makes her sad – but she thinks that is normal in relationships. When you ask how he shows her love, Matilda says Leon texts constantly and buys her special make-up and clothes to wear which will make her look “even more beautiful”. Recently he has started talking about how she should get his name tattooed on her neck, since he’d like to get her name tattooed too. Leon has even said that he loves her so much that if she ever left him, he would kill himself.
Lately, though, she has been feeling pressured by Leon to “do stuff in the bedroom”, which makes her feel uncomfortable, and recently he hinted that he’d like to “share” her with a couple of his mates from the meat processing plant.
Tasks
With reference to this case study, you are required to:
1. Identify four points that Matilda has raised that make you worry about her safety. Explain why these four points are important in Matilda’s situation (e.g., risk and safety in intimate partner violence/domestic violence, high risk indicators, indicators of lethality/homicide/increasing severity). This should draw on the contemporary evidence base (1000 word limit).
2. Propose a plan for Matilda’s safety, based on her situation, that includes relevant community agencies. If necessary, suggest other agencies not physically located in this regional town that could be helpful to Matilda (Approximately 500 words).
3. Describe how an integrated community response could help Matilda if her situation escalates. What are the benefits of such an approach? (Approximately 500 words)
You are required to use at least 10 sources for this assessment item. You can use unit provided materials and other credible sources (journal articles, books) to reference your assessment. The quality and credibility of your sources are important. Your sources should be contemporary (later than 2010) and may be drawn from research and/ or grey literature. For example, you may draw on Australian or other statistics from government websites (e.g. Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare).
Requirements
- Use a conventional and legible size 12 font, such as Times New Roman or Arial, with 1.5 line spacing and 2.54cm page margins (standard pre-set margin in Microsoft Word).
- Include page numbers on each page in a footer.
- Write in the third-person perspective.
- Use formal academic language.
- Use the seventh edition American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style. The CQUniversity Academic Learning Centre has an online APA Referencing Style Guide.
- The word count excludes the reference list but includes in-text references and direct quotations.
- Include a university coversheet providing your name, the name and code of the unit, and the title of the assessment.
Resources
- We recommend that you access your discipline specific library guide: the Social Work and Human Services Guide.
- For information on academic communication please go to the Academic Learning Centre Moodle site. The Academic Communication section has many helpful resources including information for students with English as a second language.
- Submit a draft before the due date to review your Turnitin Similarity Score before making a final submission. Instructions are available here.
Submission
Submit your assessment via the unit Moodle site in Microsoft Word format only.
Marking Criteria
Refer to the marking rubric on the Moodle site for more detail on how marks will be assigned.
Week 12 Wednesday (9 Feb 2022) 5:00 pm AEST
Exam Week Friday (18 Feb 2022)
Marked assessment items will be returned two weeks following the due date
| High Distinction 85-100% | Distinction 75-84% | Credit 65-74% | Pass 50-64% | Fail Below 50% |
| Structure 25% | ||||
| Efficacy and Organisation 5% | ||||
| An engaging and well-planned assessment. The assessment material is logical, clear, and concise. | A well-planned assessment. The assessment material is logical and clear. At times it is not concise. | Appropriately planned assessment. It mostly proceeds logically. | Adequately planned assessment. At times it is repetitive or lacks cohesion. | The assessment does not follow a logical sequence. |
| Presentation 10% | ||||
| Written material very well-presented and free from errors. The assessment is within the set word count. | There are minor errors (e.g. 1 or 2 errors in spelling, grammar and paragraph structure) which do not greatly affect the meaning and flow of the assessment. The assessment is within the set word count. | There are some errors (e.g. 3 or 4 consistent errors with spelling, grammar and paragraph structure) which do not greatly affect the meaning and flow of the assessment. The assessment is within the set word count. | There are 4 or 5 inconsistent errors (spelling, grammar and paragraph structure) OR the errors impede meaning and flow of the assessment. The word count may not have been adhered to. | Poorly presented assessment. There are many errors in spelling, grammar and paragraph structure. (> 5 errors). The word count may not have been adhered to. |
| Informed Content 5% | ||||
| Consistent and judicious integration of contemporary* references to support and reflect all ideas, information and quotations. A minimum of 10 references is used. These may be peer reviewed and grey literature. | Consistent integration of contemporary* references to support and reflect ideas, information and quotations, with 1 or 2 exceptions. A minimum of 10 references is used. These may be peer reviewed and grey literature. | Mostly consistent integration of up-to-date references to support and reflect ideas, information and quotations, with 3 or 4 exceptions. Fewer than 10 contemporary* references are used. These may be peer reviewed and grey literature. | Occasionally integrates up-to-date references to support and reflect ideas, information and quotations, with 5 or 6 exceptions. Fewer than 10 contemporary* references are used. These may be peer reviewed and grey literature. | Fails to or infrequent attempts (>7 errors) to integrate up-to-date references to support and reflect ideas, information and quotations. Fewer than 10 contemporary* references have been cited. |
| Referencing 5% | ||||
| Accurate APA referencing. No errors. | Mostly accurate APA referencing. 1-2 consistent errors (may be made multiple times). | Somewhat accurate APA referencing. 3 consistent errors (may be made multiple times). | Occasionally accurate APA referencing. 4 consistent errors (made multiple times). | APA referencing not used, or more than 5 inaccuracies. |
| Approach 75% | ||||
| Identification of risks to safety 30% | ||||
| Thorough and well substantiated identification of factors that indicate risks to safety. A range of contemporary evidence is seamlessly integrated. | Thorough and strongly substantiated identification of factors that indicate risks to safety. A range of contemporary evidence is seamlessly integrated | Thorough identification of factors that indicate risks to safety. Some contemporary evidence is integrated. | Clear identification of factors that indicate risks to safety. Some contemporary evidence is integrated | Minimal/no demonstration of an understanding of the topic. |
| Safety plan 15% | ||||
| Thorough and well substantiated plan suitable for the target audience. Innovative solutions are proposed. | Thorough and substantiated plan suitable for the target audience. | Thorough plan suitable for the target audience, good evidence provided in support of suggestions. | Clear plan suitable for the target audience, some references provided in support of ideas. | Minimal/no demonstration of an understanding of elements of a plan at either individual or community levels. |
| Integrated community response 30% | ||||
| Detailed and analytical discussion of an integrated community response. Contemporary evidence is seamlessly integrated to provide a compelling argument. | Detailed and analytical discussion of an integrated community response. Contemporary evidence is integrated to provide a clear argument. | Detailed discussion of an integrated community response. All points are explained to inform the reader and reflect an integration of appropriate evidence. | Clear discussion of an integrated community response. Most points are explained to inform the reader and reflect an integration of appropriate evidence. | Minimal/no discussion of an integrated community response. |
- Evaluate approaches to prevent, recognise and respond to this violence
- Create a plan at either an individual or community level that enhances the safety of women.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
